It is estimated that approximately only one out of every 14 cases of elder abuse is reported. We know from experience that elders are afraid that if they report the abuse, the little support they have will be gone.
(National Center on Elder Abuse, "Trends in Elder Abuse in Domestic Settings.")
December brings our annual fundraising appeal! In order to raise money to continue our efforts to provide services to older victims of abuse, we have launched our annual fundaiser with a request for donations.